Oak Park has a strong sense of place. Many of the residential blocks have not changed in 100 years. The streets are layered with architectural styles reflecting the history. There is a keen logic that supports the decision-making in the village. Fortunately, it is a diverse community that is engaged in building quality architecture.

Author Archives: Garret Eakin
Garret Eakin is a practicing architect, preservation commissioner and adjunct professor at the School of the Art Institute.
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An educated environmental center
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A tower worth raising and praising
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What could have been
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